The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Season

2023

7.9

Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.

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Episode List

S1 • E1

Change

Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice Maiko entertainers.

S1 • E2

Guardian Spirit

Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the Maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.

S1 • E3

Taboo

A former Maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.

S1 • E4

Wish

Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the Maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.

S1 • E5

Choice

Love is in the air, except for Kiyo who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.

S1 • E6

One-sided

Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's Cream Stew.

S1 • E7

Illness

The Geiko and Maiko ladies kick off the New Year at an annual ceremony. Sumire looses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.

S1 • E8

Carnival

Momoko takes charge of the annual costume event; Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.

S1 • E9

Passage

While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.

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Cast

Nana Mori

Kiyo Nozuki

Natsuki Deguchi

Sumire Herai

Ai Hashimoto

Momoko

Takako Tokiwa

Azusa

Aju Makita

Ryoko

Mayu Matsuoka

Yoshino

Keiko Matsuzaka

Chiyo

Harrison Xu

Hiroshi Ishida

Yuuki Luna

Sumire Herai

Ren Hanami

Sensei Kimie Sakurai